About this role
Job SummaryThis position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. You will serve as the technical lead and recognized expert for Welding and Allied Processes metallurgy, new metallic material, and process research and development for Navy materials, systems, and assets in the Welding, Processing & NDE Branch (Code 611) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division.
QualificationsThis is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by a General Engineer (0801-series), a Materials Engineer (0806-series), or a Mechanical Engineer (0830-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (0801, 0806 and 0830) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-4 pay band (GS-12 and GS-13 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer managing and executing multi-deliverable projects involving welding or allied processes metallurgy and metallic materials development; utilizing concepts, practices, and theories of materials science and engineering, welding or allied processes metallurgy, and new metallic materials development; leading and mentoring engineers and technicians in the welding or allied processes technology areas; and planning and overseeing laboratory testing of metals, metallic coatings, or weldments. Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) experience as a subject matter expert in the field of materials science and engineering, welding and allied processes metallurgy, and new metallic materials development; (2) leading and mentoring a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in the execution welding and allied processes metallurgy program tasks related to the US Navy; (3) working in, leading, and recruiting interdisciplinary teams toward established goals; (4) providing technical and programmatic oversight of large and complicated projects involving ferrous or non-ferrous welding metallurgy, weldability, and new metallic material development. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major DutiesYou will plan, organize, conduct, and oversee large and complicated projects involving ferrous or non-ferrous welding metallurgy, weldability, and new metallic material development.You will oversee the technical execution of the materials science and engineering of welding and allied processes metallic materials development and analysis portfolio supporting the Welding and Allied Processes technical capability knowledge areas.You will act as a principal consultant to the Navy and Marine Corps and have overall responsibility for coordinating and organizing all technical activities within your research and development portfolio.You will provide technical management to a group of engineers, scientists, and technicians including coordination with resource sponsors for the delivery of agreed upon products and services.You will identify technology gaps and opportunities, anticipate future trends, develop executable plans and strategies, and manage the work portfolio for the technology area.You will support material development solutions for temperature dependent metal manufacturing processing techniques including welding, cold spray, friction stir welding, thermal spray, cladding, or quality assurance of those processes.You will provide technical mentorship for NSWCCD personnel working in the technology area and recommend training and guidelines for the development and use of the team.You will provide oversight of laboratory work, safety, and inventory management.You will review and document work including preparation of proposals, technical reports, specifications, work plans, or project reviews.You will represent the organization at meetings or conferences related to your specialty area and brief high-level management on status of the work within your technology portfolio.